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Chapter 8: Magical Connections

Safe to say Fai suddenly became the star of the show.

Kurogane, though thankful that attention was no longer upon his person, couldn't believe that the idiot had once been married.

"Fai-san…" Even Tsubasa was a bit bewildered by the news.

"It was a lifetime ago, honestly…" Fai just chuckled. "More of...obligation than anything I would think…She disappeared a few weeks after the initial ceremony...She did possess a rather remarkable crystal, small as it was, it was quite powerful…"

Ira stood in front of Fai.

"Fai-dono...nai…" A shake of the head. "Father of the Moon…"

The entire regiment of white ninjas were suddenly bent to the knee, heads bowed in submission.

"Eh...Well...That's different…" Fai scratched his head.

"Oi!" Uncle Naruto and Lord Suna approached, the two flabbergasted to say the least. "What's going on?"

Ira rose first, completely ignoring Naruto and Gaara, she set her eyes on Fai.

"It would honor my regiment if we personally escorted you to the great city of crystal, Father of the Moon…"

"Oh...uh...well...I guess we DO need a guide or two…" Fai shrugged. His nature of the situation was starting to piss off Kurogane completely. The idiot didn't seem to freaking care that these guys were practically treating him like a god or something!

Ira turned around, spoke that White Language and in a flash the group of White Ninja were gone, probably to prepare for the journey to this crystal land everyone was talking about.

"We missed something…" Naruto frowned. "Oi! Inquiring minds wanna know…"

"Ah...Lord Hokage…" Ira gave him a nod. "We have discovered a most important moment in Crystal Land history...One that must be recorded immediately. My regiment shall be leaving in due time."

"Okay…" Naruto was a bit confused at first but recovered quickly with a smirk plastered over his face. "Give my regards to Diana will ya?"

A nod. "Of course…" Once again Ira's eyes were on the Tsubasa caravan, particularly Fai. "We will use the gateway...It is the quickest way."

Using what could be seen as a type of magic circle, the Tsubasa group and their white ninja escorts were on their way. Konoha dissolved before their eyes, replaced by crystallized pillars and walls. It certainly was a sight to behold for the other worldly travelers.

"Pretty!" Mokona awed.

"No kidding…" Fai gave a whistle at the crystal walls. "Where are we exactly?"

"The crystal palace." Ira explained. "It seemed appropriate. Follow me...The Emperor will certainly give you the answers you seek."

She guided them through everlasting hallways made of pristine crystal. This place was nothing like they had ever seen...Everything was beautiful here.

When they came to double doors, Ira stopped.

"Wait here…" She told them before disappearing in smoke.

"Something tells me we're about to have a grand entrance…" Fai chuckled, Kurogane gave him a glare.

"Don't tell me none of this freaks you out!" Kurogane was beyond pissed at the moment.

"Well it is all rather odd…" Fai shrugged then gave the warrior a grin. "Oh...is Kuro-poo mad that no one's kissing his feet?"

A glare. "You sonofa-"

A fanfare and the double doors opened to reveal the obvious throne room. Sitting upon the dais was a blonde haired man who held gentle blue eyes.

"By the moon, we had believed Ira to speak falsely…" With a gallant flare he rose from his grand chair and walked down the dais to them. "Welcome to the Land of Crystal, I rule this fair place as Emperor. We are truly honored to know that our children's tales are as real as the moon itself." He set his eyes upon Fai. "Ira has briefly told me what you spoke of...It is very possible your late wife...was once my great ancestor."

Pause.

"There are no pictures of Queen Serenity but several of her daughter, the princess Serenity herself is our ancestor...of sorts." He gave a chuckle. "The whole affair is rather confusing to say the least but in a technical sense, we may very well be related, Fai D. Flowright, in more than one sense."

"I see…" Fai just smiled. "Well that's interesting, your majesty!"

"Your majesty!" Tsubasa wanted answers...That's why they came right? "Um...that is…"

"Ah...you wish to know where your stories came from…" The Emperor pondered this for a long moment. "The Tsubasa stories, I believe, began when Small Lady's child took the throne. A child born from the blood of the Moon and the blood of Helios…"

"Who's this Helios?" Kurogane asked.

"The keeper of dreams here." The Emperor explained.

"Ah! Well, that would quite explain it then…" Fai stated. "A Dreamer...Well...that solves that mystery."

"Yeah but what about the idiot's wife and kid?" Kurogane grunted.

"It was her...wasn't it, Fai-san?" Tsubasa asked him.

"Yeah...I...think it was…"

"And how long have you freaking known!?" Kurogane barked at him.

"Oh well…" Fai shrugged and nonchalantly replied, "The moment Lady Selene showed me the crystal she carried."

Kurogane gave a frustrated yell. "You...You mean you...Oooh I'm gonna KILL YOU!"

"Sticks and stones, Kuro-poo!" Fai grinned. "Besides, I don't think it would be a good idea to say such things here...I'm a bit of a bigger celebrity than you here!"

The Emperor couldn't help but chuckle at their antics.

"The stories do not lie of the comradery you have…" He shook his head. "Please...you all must be weary...be our guests for the evening. Tomorrow we shall decide what must be done."

"Just one last question, if I may your majesty...Lady Selene possesses such a powerful crystal…"

"Yes...The Silver Imperium Crystal. It is her birthright yet has been hers before she was ever born." The Emperor smiled. "Thus the reason for the technicalities…" He stared at Fai. "If all is indeed true, then Lady Selene is the reincarnation of your child, Fai D. Flowright. The child you and Queen Serenity created long ago. Though we suppose you have figured this information out as well."

"Oh, your majesty seems to know me too well!" Fai chuckled. "I bet it was hard letting her go like that."

"It was...Truly it was…" The Emperor held a sad smile across his face. "It was a beautiful wedding indeed, blessed by the Earth, the Moon, and Elysion, the land of dreams. The populace cried at seeing their lady leave but we could not deny a love so strong as to reach several millennia. I am sure she has spoken of it and it probably rather bored you to death, or reminded you of others you know."

"Your majesty...You...knew Lady Selene?" Tsubasa asked.

"Yes...of course…" He smiled. "She was our daughter, born of our own flesh and blood. The laws of our lands require her excommunication from the royal family the moment she is given to another. That is our law and has always been since the time of Small Lady…" Shaking his head again he said, "Enough of these matters...Come, rest and enjoy the hospitality of Crystal! We insist!"

They enjoyed a rather large feast and were given rooms that would put any hotel to shame. In the night sky, the crescent moon hung above the travelers that slept in beds of feathers and silk. All but one was asleep.

Fai stared up at the moon for the longest time, memories of a lifetime long since past rushed through his mind.

"So...you ended up here huh…?" He gazed up at the moon and sighed. "Well...At least you were happy…" He smiled, a bit of longing shone in his eyes. "Serenity…"

Next Time: Revelations of a Sort